WGJ HOSTEL vs Ryokan Hostel Gion

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.3km
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WGJ HOSTEL

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.7 739
Kyoto
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Ryokan Hostel Gion

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 2,494
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site WGJ HOSTEL Ryokan Hostel Gion
Agoda
8.7 (751)
9.0 (2,490)
Booking.com
8.4 (90)
8.9 (1,823)
Expedia
-
9.6 (82)
Overall Average
8.7 (841)
9.0 (4,395)

Strengths & Weaknesses

WGJ HOSTEL Ryokan Hostel Gion
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff kindness and hospitality repeatedly mentioned in reviews + Gion central location walkable to attractions and restaurants mentioned often
+ Great for mingling with travelers in common areas, bar, and cafe + Rooms and common areas very clean with daily cleaning praised repeatedly
+ Rooms and showers consistently clean with comfortable beds + Capsule beds spacious and comfortable for good sleep in many reviews
+ Convenient location near Kyoto Station and temples + Enjoyed mingling with travelers in lounge and kitchen
+ Staff friendly and helpful frequently noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor dorm ventilation makes nights hot, per some reviews - Extra fee for late check-in mentioned as downside
- Towels and some amenities charged extra, repeated complaint - Morning cleaning noise wakes guests early in some reviews
- Changing clothes awkward in dorms

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Backpackers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Gion explorers

Guest Reviews

WGJ HOSTEL

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Clean, friendly staff, well-equipped showers

Towels extra charge disappointing

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Home-like hospitality, spotless everywhere

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great vibe, clean facilities, tasty cafe food

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Convenient location, clean, good AC, tasty Korean food

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Great location, friendly staff, tasty restaurant

Poor ventilation, hot

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Expedia 9.6 Solo traveler

Great Gion location clean no complaints

Booking.com 8.9 Solo traveler

Best Gion spot spacious comfy bed super clean

Agoda 9.0 Solo traveler

Central Gion clean friendly staff perfect location

Late check-in extra fee

Agoda 10.0 Family with kids

Gion center private room clean sightseeing easy

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.3km

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